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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 357.24 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 357.24 and 151.47 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 357.24 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/357.24 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 357.24 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 54,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,111.14/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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